Carolyn Johnson, Freelance Writer
Six of the seven costumes on display at the launch of Bacchanal Jamaica Carnival events for 2006, under the theme Lost Empires, held at the Knutsford Court Hotel, Ruthven Road, on Tuesday. The costumes being modelled are (from left) Persian, Macedonian, Azteca, Zulu, Bacchanal Babes and Atlantians. - PHOTOS BY WINSTON SILL/FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHER
WITH A plan to revisit ancient cultures and civilisations, Lost Empires, Bacchanal Jamaica's Carnival theme for 2006, was launched at the Knutsford Court Hotel on Tuesday.
Among the many sponsors, and invited guests at the launch was Mayor of Kingston, Desmond McKenzie, who briefly addressed the audience.
Of course, carnival is never carnival without the sexy, colourful and exciting costumes. With names like Cleopatra, Mark Anthony, Zulu and Atlantians, the costumes were displayed at the launch.
THE KICK OFF
Bacchanal Jamaica's exciting calendar of events will kick off at their home venue Mas Camp on February 17, with the theme Legend of the Nile. There will be weekly Friday night fêtes at that venue leading up to the road parade on April 23. Among the on Friday events will be the Appleton sponsored Roman Games on March 31 and Digicel's Victory on April 7.
Soa'cise, fitness sessions will begin warming up on February 20. These free soca exercise sessions will continue at the Mas Camp every Monday and Wednesday until April 10.
Other highlighted events for the season are Beach Jouvert at James Bond Beach - April 15, Soca @ de Sanbar - April 19, Pan Night - April 20, Bacchanal Jouvert - April 21 and Bazodee - April 22.
With the carnival organisers promising a hot season they will be bringing quite a few acts from within the Caribbean to join with some of our local talents. Among the acts and selectors expected to perform in Bacchanal Jamaica's season are Destra with The Atlantic Band, The Imij Band, Sparkles, and DJ Kurt Riley.
